Lilly Endowment (administered by Christian Theological Seminary) – National Clergy Renewal Program
Funds renewal sabbaticals for pastors, applied for by the congregation.
Amount
See funder site
Deadline
Annual
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Decision notes
Supplied summary · independent review pending. No reviewer identity or new factual verification is asserted.
Fit
Yes – congregations apply for their pastor; 501(c)(3): Congregation Geography: US. Supported activity in supplied record: Funds renewal sabbaticals for pastors, applied for by the congregation.
Disqualifiers
The complete exclusions and treatment of religious activity are not established by this supplied summary. Confirm both the applicant and the project with the funder; a ministry topic is not evidence that all churches qualify.
Money required
Supplied amount: See funder site. Match, fees, advance spending and payment timing are not independently confirmed. Noncash support is not a cash award.
Next step
How to apply: Congregation submits application for pastor sabbatical Confirm the current cycle, affiliation, service boundary and required documents before drafting.
Evidence & unresolved questions
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Details
- Who can apply
- Yes – congregations apply for their pastor; 501(c)(3): Congregation
- Region
- US
- Amount
- See funder site
- Deadline or cycle
- Annual
- How to apply
- Congregation submits application for pastor sabbatical
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